Maryann J. Fox

"Mary A. Fox was born at Loran, Illinois, July 5, 1867. She came to Nebraska about 20 years ago and lived in this vicinity since that time. In November 1883, she was married to William S. Smith, who died December 11, 1892. She was married to W. F[arel] Clark April 2, 1893. Her death occurred Sunday morning at her home north of Ashland. She leaves a husband and five children, also five sisters and four brothers. The interment was made in the Ashland cemetery on December 29. The funeral service was conducted by the Rev. L. A. Hussong of the Christian Church." Maryann J. has four of her five children by her second husband -- Frankie (a daughter), John, Theodore Farrell (born in Ashland, 21 June 1900; died in Ogden, Utah, 14 May 1976; married Alice Virginia Swanson), and Eva.